Lee Child: Thrillers Should Be Taught in UK Schools
Bestselling author Lee Child argues UK schools' focus on 'masterpieces' puts children off reading. He promotes prison literacy scheme to cut reoffending. Read his compelling case.
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Stephen Fry launches campaign to boost reading for pleasure
Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches The Pleasure List campaign, urging book recommendations to reverse the UK's falling literacy and leisure reading rates. Join the national mission.
Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban
As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
Expert advice: Help your child see past a book's cover
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Discover how to nurture a love of reading without making it a chore.
Australia's 2025 NAPLAN Results: Top Schools Revealed
The 2025 NAPLAN results are out, highlighting Australia's highest-achieving schools. Discover the key trends and what the data reveals about student progress and educational equity.
David Walliams reveals son Alfred, 12, is dyslexic
Comedian David Walliams opens up about his son's dyslexia and how it shapes his approach to writing children's books. He urges parents to make time for shared reading.
Survey: 84% of US Teens Hold Negative View of News Media
A sobering survey reveals 84% of American teenagers describe news media with negative words like 'biased' and 'fake'. Discover the causes and potential solutions for this crisis in news literacy.
Inquiry into sharp decline in children reading for pleasure
MPs launch an urgent inquiry as children's reading for pleasure hits a 20-year low. Discover the causes and the committee's plan to reverse this alarming trend.
Camilla & Geri Halliwell Celebrate Teen Writers
Queen Camilla and Geri Halliwell-Horner honoured global teen writing talent at the Commonwealth Essay Competition. Discover the inspiring winners and their journeys.
Financial Literacy Lessons Schools Must Teach Kids
Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals the five crucial money management skills, from debt to pensions, that every child needs to learn for a secure financial future. Master your finances today.
Beauty Filters Harm Black Youth Mental Health
New research reveals social media beauty filters and online racism negatively impact Black adolescents' sleep and concentration. Learn how algorithmic bias affects mental wellbeing.
Education Secretary accused of sacrificing 3Rs for climate agenda
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces criticism for allegedly prioritising climate change education over fundamental reading, writing and arithmetic skills in Labour's education reform plans.
UK Schools Facing Democracy Deficit Crisis
New research reveals a worrying democracy deficit in UK schools, with students lacking meaningful political education. Discover why experts are calling for urgent reform to safeguard our democratic future.
Why More Reading Tests Won't Fix Literacy Crisis
New analysis reveals why increased testing fails to improve children's reading skills and identifies the evidence-based strategies that actually work in UK classrooms.
Primary school crisis as kids lack basic skills
Shocking new data reveals thousands of children beginning primary school unable to communicate properly, use the toilet independently, or follow basic instructions, with experts blaming pandemic disruption and austerity cuts.
Liz Barnard: Education Pioneer Who Transformed School Libraries
Celebrating the remarkable life of Liz Barnard, the visionary educator who revolutionised school libraries across the UK and inspired generations of young readers.
Keira Knightley's candid dyslexia revelation
Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley reveals her lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how she overcame challenges to build a successful acting career while raising awareness about learning differences.
GCSE and A-Level English reforms target literacy gap
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to English GCSEs and A-Levels to address England's stubborn literacy gap and regional achievement disparities.
Shakespeare: Teach internet nonsense, not my old rubbish
Stephen Collins' brilliant cartoon imagines Shakespeare dismissing his own work as outdated while urging digital literacy against modern online misinformation.
UK Teens Struggle to Spot AI Fake Content
Groundbreaking research exposes critical gap in digital literacy as over half of secondary students struggle to identify AI-generated misinformation, raising alarms about online safety.
Queen Camilla reads Peter Rabbit for literacy charity
The Queen Consort marked the 130th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's beloved character by recording a special reading of The Tale of Peter Rabbit for the National Literacy Trust, continuing her longstanding support for children's reading initiatives.
UN's Failed Fight Against Misinformation: A Warning Ignored
Decades ago, the fledgling United Nations attempted to curb mass-scale misinformation. As today's digital landscape proves, ignoring that warning has come at a devastating cost to global stability.
Black representation in children's books collapses
New research reveals a dramatic collapse in Black character representation in UK children's literature, raising urgent concerns about inclusion and diversity in publishing.
Build Your BS Detector: Spot Fake News
In today's digital landscape, false information spreads rapidly. Learn essential skills to distinguish facts from harmful fiction and protect yourself from digital deception.
School Library Crisis Threatens Children's Literacy
England's primary school libraries face an uncertain future as funding cuts and staffing shortages threaten their very existence, putting children's literacy at risk.
Reading Rainbow Returns with Mychal Threets as Host
The iconic children's educational programme Reading Rainbow is set for a spectacular comeback, with former librarian Mychal Threets bringing his viral book enthusiasm to a new generation of young British readers.
UK Schools Failing Financial Education, Experts Warn
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking postcode lottery in financial education, leaving a generation unprepared for economic realities. Experts demand urgent curriculum reform.
Brits' reading attention span lasts just 14 minutes
A groundbreaking UK study reveals the average Brit's attention span for reading has plummeted to just 14 minutes. Discover the causes and impacts of this national focus crisis.
Nick Harkaway: Dickens Nearly Killed My Love of Reading
Bestselling author Nick Harkaway reveals in a candid interview how a forced encounter with Charles Dickens as a child nearly ended his reading journey forever, before a fantasy epic saved him.
Charlie Kirk: Utah 'Too Smart' For Trump
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk faces intense backlash after suggesting Utah's high literacy rates make its voters less likely to support Donald Trump, drawing ire from both sides of the political aisle.
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